Summary
Level 2
(Advanced Course) The training includes: refresher and advanced Ponseti for Idiopathic clubfoot, common errors in clubfoot management, recognition and treatment of atypical clubfoot, recurrent clubfoot, treating older children, secondary clubfoot, parent education and support and clinic quality monitoring and improvement. Practical sessions generally include refresher manipulation and casting (idiopathic clubfoot), modified manipulation and casting for atypical clubfoot and treatment demonstrations with patients where possible.
This course is in a interactive blended learning format. Both online and face to face learning parts are essential in order to complete the course. The online part of this course is 09.00- 17.30 Friday 2nd October and will be delivered via Zoom and will include interactive lectures, Q&A and group discussions. We are also offering the chance to complete a reflective study on an aspect of your practice, which can be discussed with our trainers at the face to face training day.Course faculty will include a mixture of experienced trainers highly skilled and with many years' experience of treating children with clubfoot.
Trainer: trainee ratio for practical sessions 1:4 (Level 1 course), 1:6 (Level 2 course).
The provisional breakdown of the training is as follows.
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Independent learning
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Online Learning
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Practical and Face to Face learning
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Reflective Study
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Pre course assessment
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Refresher of Online Learning including Q & A
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A Review of the Ponseti Method for idiopathic clubfoot
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Practical Session 1: Casting workshop including refresher of idiopathic casting, practice 2 handed holds, atypical casting
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Advanced Ponseti for idiopathic clubfoot
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Parent support and bracing, including bracing options
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Common Errors in clubfoot management
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Clinic set up and quality
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Recognition and treatment of the Atypical clubfoot
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Evidence for Ponseti treatment
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Recurrent clubfoot
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Case discussions including TATT video and Reflective Learning Discussion
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Secondary clubfoot, including case study
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Post course assessment and close, including review, MCQ, evaluation forms, certificates
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Level 2 (Advanced)
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Course Objectives
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Intended participants
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• To refresh understanding and skills in basic Ponseti treatment, and to add advanced knowledge to these
• To develop understanding and skills in non-surgical management of challenging cases such as atypical, recurrent, neglected, and secondary clubfoot
• To facilitate exchange of knowledge through case discussion of challenging cases
• To establish a common approach to measuring and improving quality of care in clinics, to encourage reflection on what is (and isn’t) working well in own practice / clinic setting, and to identify priority actions
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• Have attended a Basic Clubfoot Treatment Provider Training Course (or equivalent)
• Have treated at least 20 cases of clubfoot
• Have been working as a clubfoot practitioner for at least 6 months, and have received mentoring/supervision in this time
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Course content includes: advanced Ponseti for Idiopathic clubfoot, common errors in clubfoot management, recognition and treatment of atypical clubfoot, recurrent clubfoot, treating older children, secondary clubfoot and parent education and support.
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Fee includes online learning and practical training days, course manual, participation certificate, sandwich lunch and refreshments. Accommodation and travel are not included.
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for 12 CPD points.
COVID 19 information:
The Global Clubfoot Initiative, in conjunction with partners and host venues, is actively monitoring novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from Public Health England and the World Health Organization (WHO) and responding based on the best advice of medical professionals and public health authorities.
We recognise that with the present situation, many people will be unable to travel and attend events in the next few months.
We’d like to reassure you that the Global Clubfoot Initiative is making contingency plans to continue to offer you our training in some form or other whilst protecting our delegates, partners and speakers from unnecessary exposure to the virus. With this in mind:
· Our October Training in Manchester is scheduled to take place in the format of blended learning, with only one day face to face for the practical training that is an essential part of the learning on this course.
· We are actively monitoring novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates as above and will take any action necessary as required. In the case of us having to cancel the face to face training because of this guidance we will offer a full refund of fees or offer to transfer the fees to the rescheduled event in 2021. We will of course try to offer as much notice as possible.
· We understand as well that there may be circumstances that mean you might not be able to attend training last minute due to Covid, perhaps because you have to self-isolate, your location comes under movement restrictions or your NHS trust has cancelled your study leave. In this case, it would be helpful to us if you would allow your fee to be carried over to a future training, as we are a charity, but we understand that might not always be possible. If a transfer is not possible, we will be able to refund 50% of the fees which is pro rata to the face to face part of the course. Please refer to our cancellation policy in other circumstances at https://globalclubfoot.com/trainingtandcs/
· Once you are booked to attend an event, we will be in regular contact to confirm the steps we are taking to comply with all guidelines and any other event updates.
· If you are showing any of the symptoms of Covid 19 on the days or in the week leading up to the face to face event please do not attend.
· We will take implement the most current and best practice advice to promote low infection risk at the face to face event, including but not limited to social distancing, wearing of face masks and other PPE, regular handwashing and hand gel application and the availability of all these at all times and enhanced cleaning regimes. The exact nature of these measures will be detailed in the risk assessment that we carry out in the run up to the event to ensure that our assessment is as most up to date with guidelines and best practice as possible, and ensure that any of our suppliers do likewise.
· We have tried to be as comprehensive as possible with the points above, but if there is anything else, we can help with, we will endeavour to respond to enquiries about the event as soon as possible. Please contact training@globalclubfoot.org in the first instance with these questions.
Our apologies for any inconvenience these changes may cause, but the wellbeing of our delegates, speakers, staff, and partners remains our top priority, and will govern all our decisions concerning this event.
Gov.uk advice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public?mc_cid=0e598350ef&mc_eid=38e6a8cbcc
World Health Organisation advice: https://www.who.int/publications-detail/key-planning-recommendations-for-mass-gatherings-in-the-context-of-the-current-covid-19-outbreak
